KS2 BRONZE AGE Unit - 3 Outstanding History Lessons

Immerse your students in the Bronze Age with this set of three engaging and in-depth lessons, designed to explore the history, culture, and significance of this fascinating period.

Lesson 1: “Unveiling the Bronze Age”
Students will begin by discovering how the Bronze Age got its name and where it fits in the timeline of history. They’ll learn about the discovery of bronze and its transformative impact on society. With a combination of discussion, an information text, and creative tasks, this lesson solidifies students’ understanding of this pivotal era.

Lesson 2: “Life in the Bronze Age”
Take students on a journey into the daily lives of people during the Bronze Age. They’ll explore customs and artefacts through a captivating video about Marghwen’s cist discovery and an artistic task featuring the famous Amesbury Archer. The Archer’s Companion resource will help students connect with history in a personal and meaningful way, encouraging thoughtful responses.

Lesson 3: “Evidence from the Past”
In the final lesson, students will investigate the different types of evidence left behind from the Bronze Age. Through hands-on activities, they’ll categorise historical materials and distinguish between artefacts from the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age. The lesson wraps up with a PowerPoint on Bronze Age jewellery and a fact file project, deepening their understanding of this remarkable period.

Each lesson provides clear learning objectives, engaging activities, and interactive plenaries, supported by well-crafted resources including PowerPoints, videos, question sheets, and images of artefacts. These lessons are perfect for developing students’ critical thinking, creativity, and historical inquiry.

Bring the Bronze Age to life in your classroom with this comprehensive resource, ideal for Years 3 to 6. Perfect for Ofsted observations or interviews, these lessons are designed to captivate and inspire young historians.

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